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Case Studies | Ayurveda | India | Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023 | Rating: 5.3 / 10
Effect of Gandharvahastadi Eranda taila in vardhamana krama in Management of Thyroid Dysfunction
Anagha R. Phatak | Veena Mehendale | Gopesh Virmani
Abstract: Introduction: Thyroid is an endocrine gland responsible for the formation and secretion of the thyroid hormones as well as iodine homeostasis within the human body. The thyroid produces approximately 90% inactive thyroid hormone, or thyroxine (T4), and 10% active thyroid hormone, or triiodothyronine (T3). Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce adequate quantity of thyroid hormones. This leads to an increase in production of the thyroid stimulating hormone produced by anterior pituitary gland. Symptoms such as tiredness, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, hoarse voice, coarse hair and skin, muscle weakness, aches, tenderness and stiffness, menstrual cycles that are heavier than usual or irregular, thinning hair, bradycardia, depression, and memory problems are seen. Methods & Materials: A 19yr. old female patient with complaints of giddiness and tiredness early in the morning, muscle cramps, pale and dry skin, dry scalp and hair, dry lips, cracked heeland polydipsia, reduced appetite, hair fall, swelling in the neck approached to benefit from ayurveda treatment. She was administered 500ml of Gandharvahastadi Eranda tailain VardhamanaKramafor a period of one month along with shadangapaneeya as an alternative to water. Result: Significant changes in the presenting symptoms were seen. Symptom of excessive thirst was reduced, appetite increased, there was reduction in generalized tiredness and giddiness, the swelling in the neck was absent, scalp and skin dryness were reduced; reduction in frequency and intensity of muscular cramps was observed. Menstruation was regularized with 35 days cycle. Clinical investigation of TSH value showed normal findings. Discussion: Symptoms associated with thyroid dysfunction as a Vyadhi are not restricted to a single srotas. Hence, it becomes critical for a Vaidya to meticulously observe the assess the subject and analyse the Doshavastha, Rogamarga, Srotodushti and Nidana Panchak accordingly. The symptoms seen in the above - mentioned subject revealed the dushti of rasavaha and udakavahasrotas. Shadangapaneeya is indicated in jwarachikitsa in treatment of pipasa and jwara. Gandharvahastaditaila is indicated in Chikitsa of udavarta, it is swabhavavat - vatahara and has the effect of Meda/ Asruk/ Pitta/ Kapha Avrut Anilahara, and it has been mentioned that this Yoga even finds its utility in Mrdu Koshta& Alpa Bala individuals when used along with Bhojana. In the above - mentioned case, it played a vital role in achieving the effect of Vata anulomana, Snehana and agnideepana. So, the desired result of Trishna Hara, Vata Anulomana, SrotoShodhana, Deepana, Pachana along with Snehanawas achieved with these two Yoga.
Keywords: Thyroid dysfunction, Gandharvahastadi Eranda Taila, ShadangaPaneeya, Medo Dhatu
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023,
Pages: 1348 - 1352